Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

Join a small, clean, and family-oriented warehouse team where you will focus on building and preparing orders for shipment. You will construct custom wooden shipping frames, handle large and sometimes oversized parts, and support a light picking and packing operation for smaller replacement parts and kits. This role suits someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work, using tools, and contributing to a collaborative, laid-back environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret order sheets and work instructions to understand order requirements and build plans.
• Build wooden shipping frames using 2x4s, hand tools, and power tools to create secure structures for large parts.
• Handle and move large components such as tall cages, posts, and spare parts by hand and with appropriate equipment.
• Use grinders, chop saws, and other cutting tools to trim products to the correct length as specified in the order.
• Secure and wrap orders for shipment, including wrapping posts and components so they remain stable within the shipping frame.
• Move completed orders to the designated shipping area in an organized and safe manner.
• Support the picking and packing operation for small replacement parts and kits by pushing a cart to locations, scanning locations, picking items, packing boxes, labeling, and preparing them for shipment.
• Follow established warehouse processes for inventory handling, order accuracy, and documentation.
• Use basic computer skills and, where applicable, Microsoft Office or ERP systems to reference orders, update status, or complete simple data entry tasks.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience using hand tools and power tools in a work environment.
• Previous experience working in a production or warehouse environment.
• Experience working from order sheets, work instructions, or similar documentation to complete tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, wood, and metal components.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours per day and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and handling large parts.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to follow digital work orders, scan items, or perform simple data entry.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Comfort working with general labor, assembly, and production tasks in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a small team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Steel-toe or composite safety shoes, with willingness to wear gloves when using tools.
• No formal education requirements, with a focus on practical skills and reliability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is an asset.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or warehouse management systems is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, very new facility that offers a clean, friendly, and family-style atmosphere with only a few people working in the back, making it easy to get to know your coworkers and feel part of the team. The organization encourages a growth mindset and is investing in expanding operations, creating opportunities for long-term employment and development as the site grows into manufacturing. Team members enjoy occasional incentive-based catered lunches, a typically laid-back environment, and a clear path from learning the basics to becoming a long-term part of the operation. Competitive benefits include a comprehensive health benefits package, an employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan, generous vacation accrual that increases with tenure, annual vacation days as part of the employment agreement, sick time available from the start, personal days, and eleven paid holidays each year. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours with built-in breaks, supporting work-life balance while still offering occasional overtime opportunities when business needs arise.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.